"Overlord" (acoustic version) - Original acoustic instrumental heavy metal, by Yours Truly

Me, via YouTube (as Hopalong Ginsberg) ^ | 1/26/16 | Me, as "Hopalong Ginsberg"

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A few days ago I uploaded a heavy metal song called "Overlord." Just out of curiosity, I tried substituting acoustic instruments for the electric ones used in the original version. The results were...interesting.

I write and record all my music under the stage name of Hopalong Ginsberg. This is to protect me from those who accuse me of killing Abe Vigoda. (Long story.)

For a free MP3 download of "Overlord," click here.

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No lyrics.

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Regrettably, I could not find a picture of Abe Vigoda with a cat.

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[skeeter]

Not bad:)

I'm thinking about taking up guitar. Tried it in the past but couldn't get past the 100th enforced repetition of "Tom Dooley".

[JoeProBono]

[Slings and Arrows]

Gotta start somewhere. ;)

What kind of music do you want to play?

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Necrons FTW!

[skeeter]

Seems like bluegrass would be fun. Can you point me to any websites that have good dexterity drills, etc?

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The only dexterity drill that I know of is practice, practice, practice. YouTube is full of instructional videos, tips on how to buy a guitar, etc.

[skeeter]

practice, practice, practice

Thats my plan B. Plan A is Acquired Savant Syndrome. Just looking for a way that won't hurt too much:)

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Plan B is the only one that works. BTDT. ;^)

[Brasky]

Cool

[StoneWall Brigade]

Good stuff.

[StoneWall Brigade]

Have you thought about doing Opeth style stuff?

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Thanks!

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Thank you, and this is the first I’ve heard of Opeth. I’ll give them a listen.

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P.S. I’ll confess to having this (very long) song in the back of my mind while working on “Overlord.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZsRlPQv-zo

[aces]

practice for theory and dexterity, but you must have a dream you want to paint in sound, to be different..

ever heard aeon’s promise, Hear the Sound acoustic track video on their site..mix of flamenco,classical and blues..now that is pickin and grinning

[skeeter]

Just watched the video - there’s talent.

[TheOldLady]

That certainly is regrettable. RIP Abe Vigoda in the Arms of the Lord, hopefully with a cat.

We’re losing all our talented actors. I really miss David Bowie and Alan Rickman.
They both died at 69. I’m 69, but not ready to kick the bucket just yet. And besides,
I’m also the same age as Sylvester Stallone.

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Clint Eastwood and Mel Brooks are in their late 80’s and still working. I hope to follow their example.